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Vigra Family History

Vigra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Viera, Vigna, Villa, Vila, Vara, Mira, Figura, Vieira, Riera, Vida

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Where is the Vigra family from?

You can see how Vigra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vigra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Vigra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Vigra family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Vigra's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Vigra families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vigra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Vigra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vigra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Vigra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Vigra. For the veterans among your Vigra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vigra lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Vigra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Vigra in 1970 was 77, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vigra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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